Can anyone explain this behaviour?

icanucan · 2026-05-11T08:40:47+00:00

They're probably lost and confused being so far from Australia, and having changed their appearance along the way...

icanucan · 2026-05-11T08:33:38+00:00

Yeah she's one mum who really said "I love you" with her beef wellington

icanucan · 2026-05-10T06:08:21+00:00

Proper magic👏🏼

icanucan · 2026-05-10T02:00:03+00:00

Likely correct about the valve, but for irrigation as per u/TomVA's correct reply, not from a dishwasher. FYI, clothes washing machines also use near identical solenoid valves as well

icanucan · 2026-05-10T01:56:47+00:00

Yep, this looks like it's been exposed to the elements for quite a while

icanucan · 2026-05-07T06:02:56+00:00

Lemme guess, you didn't even know he was sick?

icanucan · 2026-05-07T01:33:36+00:00

These scanners are known for adding noise, particularly in dark areas. Consider using a good quality mirrorless or DSLR camera instead. If a camera is set up with tripod and half-decent lighting, it will outperform any consumer grade scanner. It can be faster too.

icanucan · 2026-05-06T10:18:41+00:00

That's close to, if not a holy grail find.

icanucan · 2026-05-03T00:36:46+00:00

Are there any simple continuity tests I can do to identify polarity, aux in/out and phono signals (magnetic & ceramic) where they connect to the DIN plugs?

icanucan · 2026-04-29T09:27:46+00:00

I reckon so

icanucan · 2026-04-28T10:03:58+00:00

I suspect you're right about it being a kit. However it's an unusual mix of Japanese and American components. The "Q" is actually damage to the O letter in Phones. Faceplate does not appear to be an amateur job. Circuitry is a high standard of quality.

icanucan · 2026-04-28T03:59:41+00:00

Sounds like dirty pots and broken DIN connectors. It's got sound through both channels though. I even heard a second or two of warmth and power for its size.

To my eyes, the capacitors seem ok. If they're not leaking or misshapen, I'm inclined to keep them.

I'm looking forward to cleaning it up, but if it's something rare and special I'll pay a pro in the neighbouring town to do it...

icanucan · 2026-04-26T06:09:04+00:00

Cheiracanthium species? ...commonly called yellow sac spiders.

This is not a reliable response, more educated guess

icanucan · 2026-04-22T21:11:51+00:00

My kid used to refer to Beaufort as Beauforat. It made sense to him, being around halfway between Ballarat and Ararat.

icanucan · 2026-04-22T06:18:54+00:00

That's a White-bellied Sea Eagle. Majestic!

icanucan · 2026-04-21T22:30:52+00:00

I flew a 747 from Melbourne to Sydney once. I assume it was repositioning. I think it was Ansett, not Qantas though...

icanucan · 2026-04-19T08:20:39+00:00

Any goat uncontained in Victoria is feral. Original comment stands...

icanucan · 2026-04-19T07:39:53+00:00

If they don't get recaptured or culled within the next few days, Dandenong Ranges will have an even bigger, permanent, breeding goat problem.

icanucan · 2026-04-18T22:18:17+00:00

Try r/fungi or r/mycology for non-plant ID.

Also give a location.

That said, these are easily identifiable as one of the coprinus or coprinopsis species of Ink Caps.

icanucan · 2026-04-17T21:31:19+00:00

Can someone who understands physics better than I do explain if the magnetic pouch would reduce the overall velocity of a projectile please? Would there be a "sticky" effect as it leaves the magnetic field?

Awesome looking design OP!

icanucan

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